Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 917.27602

The Craftsman 917.27602 is a 2003 garden tractor from the GT 5000 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 25 hp Kohler CV730 721cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with a hydrostatic transmission (Hydro Gear 331-3000) providing infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It weighs 580 lbs (263 kg) and rides on 16x6.5-8 front and 23x10.5-12 rear lawn/turf tires. The tractor hitch is a sleeve hitch, and it has an independent mid PTO with an electric clutch. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 280 CCA and 15 charging amps. Attachments include a 48" mid-mount mower deck, a 48" front-mount blade, and a 46" front-mount 2-stage snow blower, all with manual lift. Variants include gear and hydro models with 48-inch and 50-inch mower decks.
Power25 hp
Founded48" deck
Model917.27602

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 917.27602

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler CV730
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank5 gal (18.9 L)
Rated RPM3600
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Air cleanerpaper
Bore/Stroke3.3x2.6 inches (84 x 66 mm)
Displacement721 cc (44 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Power (gross)25 hp (18.6 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Overview
TypeGarden tractor
Year2003
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SeriesGT 5000 Series
Built byAYP
Steeringmanual
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
Operator stationOpen operator station
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH35
Battery CCA280
Battery GroupU1R
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Attachments
NoteGarden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
48" BladeCraftsman 486.24414, front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), manual-lift
46" Snow blowerCraftsman/Agri-Fab 486.24846, 46 inches width (116 cm), 2-stage, front-mount, manual-lift
Mower deck cut height1.5 to 4.5 inch (3 to 11 cm)
48" mid-mount mower deck3-blade with manual lift
Mower deck cutting width48 inches (121 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelHydro Gear 331-3000
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch
Dimensions & Tires
Weight580 lbs (263 kg)
Rear tire23x10.5-12
Front tire16x6.5-8
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
Mid PTOindependent